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Chicks should stay in the incubator for a minimum 24 hours to recover from
hatching and to dry off, they do not require food or water. If a chick fails to
thrive return it to the incubator for longer. Closely monitor new chicks for the
first few days when they are most vulnerable. It is relatively common for
chicks to die on their first or second day due to hidden problems created
during development in the egg.
Because the heat from the black underside of the EcoGlow is largely radiant,
measuring the temperature with a thermometer is of little value. Radiant heat
passes through air without warming it, only a solid object will absorb and be
warmed by radiant heat. So a thermometer will register the air temperature
but not the radiant heat and will usually show at least 3 to 6°C lower than the
effective temperature felt by the chicks. Always watch the behaviour of the
birds. They will naturally huddle together if they are cool. The more of them,
the less external warmth they need.
Gradually increase the height of the panel as the chicks grow. They will use
the heat source less as they get older.
Maintenance
Disconnect the mains supply before carrying out any maintenance or
moving the brooder. Do not immerse the panel in water or place any
part in liquids over 50°C. Do not use a dishwasher.
After use clean thoroughly with Brinsea Incubation Disinfectant solution.
In the event of a problem, please contact your supplier or Brinsea Products
Service Dept. The product does not contain any user serviceable parts.
Dimensions
Length 550, Width 410mm, Height 220mm. Weight 1.7kg.
Power consumption: 60 Watts with power supply unit as enclosed.
Brinsea Products Ltd, 32-33 Buckingham Road, Weston Industrial Estate,
Weston-super-Mare, N. Somerset, BS24 9BG
Tel: 0845 226 0120 Fax: (01934) 708177
e-mail:
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CHICK BROODER
User Instructions